UNICEF Nigeria Graduate Jobs - United Nations Children's Fund

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UNICEF Nigeria Graduate Jobs - United Nations Children's Fund

ABOUT UNICEF

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JOB TITLE:  GEP SPECIALISTS- LGEA (3RD PARTY CONSULTANT)
VACANCY NUMBER: VN-NGR-28 – 3- E- 2012
CONTRACT TYPE:  SSA
DURATION: 11 Months
LOCATION:  Abuja

REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties
1. Facilitate the establishment/strengthening of LGEA Girls’ Education Committee, (GEC) with representatives from all bodies and institutions with direct involvement in GEP, and with direct managerial, coordination and monitoring responsibilities for GEP at LGEA level or below.
2. Act as secretary to the above committee, arranging regular monthly meetings, keeping minutes and following up and supporting the completion of action points arising from its monitoring functions.
3. Provide technical support for improving achievement of learning outcomes in Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools, and in non-formal education
4. Facilitate establishment, maintenance and use of girls’ spaces (Girls’ Spaces) for girls and women using proven best practice guidelines. Monitor use of spaces.
5. Assist in human and institutional capacity development of LGEAs for institutionalizing policies and programmes on SBMCs and Mothers’ Associations as catalysts in promoting access, retention, completion, and transition for girls in ECE, Primary, JSS and Senior Secondary Schools
6. Provide technical support and advocate through working with SBMCs and Mothers’ Associations for the establishment and strengthening of Girls’ Spaces in schools.
7. Facilitate evidenced based sensitization and mobilization of SBMCs, Mothers’ Associations, and communities for increased access, retention and quality learning outcomes in schools, ECE centers and in non-formal education provisions.
8. Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of non-formal education projects. This will involve providing technical support for increased access, retention and quality in non-formal education provisions.
9. Following the GIS mapping outputs, work with the LGEA GEC, SPC and State GEP committee to identify suitable schools and communities or LGA’s (using agreed criteria) for inclusion in various key stages of project interventions.
10. Act as technical supervisor for community and school activities related but not limited to achievement of learning outcomes.
11. Facilitate the implementation of WSDPs for promotion of Girls’ Education.
12. Respond to the outcomes of needs and impact assessments by developing plans of action with the LGEA GEC, and implementing monitoring schedules with school supervisors, as appropriate.13. Ensure that UNICEF protocols are used to resource project activities, and keep accurate and transparent accounts of all inputs and resource use.
14. Keep accurate records of all GEP activities in the LGEA.
15. Liaise with and between all bodies and institutions involved in GEP activities, and ensure the effective pursuit of project targets and implementation of activities.
16. Support Girls’ Education advocacy and community mobilisation activities through SBMCs, Mothers’ Associations, and Girls’ Spaces at school level and in non-formal education institutions.
17. Monitor activities jointly with appropriate partners, and through the supervisory system for school activities.  Support changes and improvements to the supervision system, especially focusing on quality improvements and gender equity in schooling.
18. Where possible and appropriate, pursue advocacy activities in support of improved Girls’ Education.
19. Produce regular monthly reports and submit to the LGEA Secretary of Education, and to the SPC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES:
The candidate for this position must have a higher degree in education.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Girls’ Education especially at the LGAs’ level

METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification related to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here)http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/UN_Personal_History_Form_P11.doc tonrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Thursday, 07 June 2012.

Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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UNICEF Job Vacancy for Executive Assistant; June 14 2011

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UNICEF Job Vacancy for Executive Assistant; June 14 2011

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality.  That makes us unique among world organizations, and unique among those working with the young.

We believe that nurturing and caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress.  UNICEF was created with this purpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.  We believe that we can, together, advance the cause of humanity.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, GS 5.

POST TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, GS 5

VACANCY NUMBER: VN-NGR-06-2011

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term

DURATION: Two years

LOCATION: Bauchi

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 21 June 2011

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Executive Assistant, that will under the general supervision of the Chief, Field Office (CFO), organize and provide administrative support to the D-Field Office, Bauchi.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:

1. Search office files and records relating to a variety of topics for information and references. Select information and record in specified format on the basis of general instructions for use by others in preparing reports, correspondence, technical papers, project or programme plans and general reference documents.

2. Organize both internal and external meetings between the Head of the Bauchi Office and high-ranking government partners, and provide secretarial support to such meetings when necessary. Handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.

3. Receive, screen, log and route correspondence, attach necessary background information and maintain follow up system with all sections within the office.

4. Keep the Chief of the Field Office informed about all recent developments in the Field Office and other Field Offices by bringing all relevant correspondence, other information and publications, promptly to his/her notice.

5. Prepare reports, minutes of meetings and draft correspondence from oral information ensuring that spelling, punctuation, style, presentation and protocol are correct. Type correspondence, documents and reports, some of which are confidential.

6. Operate computerized equipment and systems for data entry, text processing and standard communications e.g. fax, telex, radio, cc: mail, internet, etc.

7. Ensure proper record-keeping by filing all necessary documents.

8. Co-ordinate administrative & secretarial services of the CFO in terms of distributing certain specialized project-oriented assignments emerging from the office of the Chief of Field Office.

9. Reply to routine correspondence and provide background materials for correspondence when required, and also place orders for materials from NYHQ e.g. bulletins, periodicals, journals, etc.

10. Coordinate visits, arrange appointments and maintains CFO’s calendar, receive visitors, place and screen telephone calls and answer queries with discretion.

11. Perform all other duties as requested by the CFO from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES:

Completion of secondary education; proven shorthand and typing ability; through knowledge of modern office procedures; ability to operate word-processing equipment may be required. Knowledge of protocol.

Five years progressive experience in administrative work which should have provided good knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.

Very good knowledge of English. Knowledge of one or other UN working languages, an asset. Knowledge of local language of the duty station is desirable.

Computer literacy with database management, knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing required.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Excellent time management and organising skills.

Good knowledge of administrative rules & regulations.

Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment is desirable.

Good interpersonal skills

Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

TO APPLY

If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ quoting the vacancy number addressed to:

The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF, UN House, Plot 617/618, Central Area District, P.M.B 2851, Garki Abuja by close of business on Tuesday, 21 June 2011.

Your application should include a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from here); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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